Hot STEM Toys for 2020

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​STEM toys are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math based toys geared towards curiosity, learning, and education. STEM-related toys and products are important to help kids develop useful skills for some academic fields.

We took a look at the STEM toys available for 2020 and have our favorites here for you:

​GUJO ADVENTURE

Gujo Adventure is a line of building sets that combine artistic panels with connectable plastic pieces that link together in various ways, giving kids the ability to customize each set based on their creativity. The line includes a variety of building sets starting at $20 up to $60 for the Mars Mission Rocket which stands nearly 30-inches tall! For ages 6 and up.

GUJO Adventure Deep Sea Submarine Kids Play Set, Build-Your-Own Deep Sea Ocean Toy - STEM Toy Ages 7-11

• 215+ pieces to build the ultimate Deep Sea Submarine which features a massive domed front navigation module. Set also comes with two divers, including Gujo, as well as many tools & accessories to help kids on their exciting ocean adventures.
• The Deep Sea Submarine is over 2 feet long & about a foot high! This set delivers huge play while making a statement in any house! With different compartments to explore, kids will find that their play exploration & imagination have no limits.

GUJO Adventure Mars Mission Rocket Kids Play Set, Build-Your-Own Space Toy - STEM Toy Ages 7-11

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• INCLUDES: 240+ pieces to build the ultimate Mars Rocket with four levels, including a flight deck and engine room. Set also comes with two astronauts, including Gujo, as well as many tools and accessories to help boys on their exciting space adventures.
• GUJO IS BIG: The Mars Rocket is a staggering 2.5 feet tall and delivers huge play while making a statement in any house! With multiple levels and areas to explore, boys will find that their play exploration and imagination have no limits.
• A FUN BUILDING EXPERIENCE: A clear step by step color instruction manual ensures a fun assembly experience. The Rocket is constructed using high-quality sturdy plastic connectors and durable plastic panels. All pieces are waterproof and washable.

​PINXIES

Pinxies combines vibrant, colorful plastic pieces with artistic panels for a whole new play experience. From mermaids looking for mystical friends to unicorns taking their riders on magical adventures, Pinxies lets kids create an imaginative, exciting world of their own. Starting at $29.99 for ages 6 and up. ​

PINXIES Marvelous Mermaid Ship Kids Play Set, Build-Your-Own Magical Toy - STEM Toy Ages 6-10

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• 160+ pieces to build the Marvelous Mermaid Ship, 4 Pinxies characters including Koral, and 2 colorful narwhals. Set also comes with a turtle, treasure chest, accessories and stickers making it the perfect gift for ages 6+.
• Pinxies sets are specially designed to combine both simple problem-solving skills, which help boost confidence, and imaginative exploration to enhance creativity. Learning & creating have never been more fun.

PINXIES Unicorn Barn Kids Play Set, Build-Your-Own Magical Toy - STEM Toy Ages 6-10

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• INCLUDES: 240+ pieces to build the Unicorn Barn with attached stable area, 3 Pinxies characters including Koral, & 3 Unicorns. Set also comes with troughs, a flower garden, obstacle courses, accessories & stickers making it the perfect gift for girls 6+.
• INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND CONFIDENCE - Pinxies sets are specially designed to combine both simple problem-solving skills, which help boost confidence, and imaginative exploration to enhance creativity. Learning & creating have never been more fun.​

SNAP CIRCUITS

​Snap Circuits® teaches basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts by using building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid.   

Snap Circuits Elenco Plus My Home Electronics Building Kit for Kids Ages 8 and Up

• Build 53 exciting STEM based projects that focus learning on electric circuits in a home
• Use the color and number coded building blocks with snaps to build and understand electrical circuits, home security, overhead lights, and even an infrared controlled lighting system
• Includes a base grid, IC modules, solar cell, microphone, fiber optic tree, slide and press switches, vertical, snap and jumper wires, battery holder, resistors, capacitor, LED's, lamp, sound module, transistors, meter, motor, detailed instructions, and more

Snap Circuits Pro SC-500 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 500 Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 75 + Snap Circuits Parts | STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 +

• Build over 500 experiments with 76 parts
• Experiments include: digital voice recorder, AM radio, digitally tuned FM radio, AC generator, screaming fan, whistle switch and much more!
• Parts included: snap wires, slide switches, resistors, an FM radio module, and a 7-segment LED display
• No soldering - no tools - it's a snap! Snap Circuits parts require no tools and and click together to ensure solid electrical connections​

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